Hi,there! Following what’s been a short week for many—thanks Presidents Day!—it’s already time to queue up everything that's new this weekend, including movies and shows starring Helen Mirren, Stephen Amell and Tom Hanks. Happy viewing!
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The List
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Hotel Esencia
The Vibe: Sea by day, clubbing by night
The Location: Xpu Ha, Mexico
Luxury Accommodations: Halfway between Tulum and Playa del Carmen, Hotel Esencia is an oasis for anyone planning to escape the winter blues. What was once the home of an Italian duchess is now a majestic 47-suite resort, each with a private terrace, hand-woven rugs, and Mexico’s Best Spa, according to Forbes Travel Guide. Not to mention a private beach on the Caribbean Sea far from the spring breakers and overcrowded resorts.
Instaworthy Activities: Few people can say they’ve explored the Mayan Pyramids, jumped in a cenote, or watched baby sea turtles hatch on the beach. At Hotel Esencia, you can do all of these in one day! For those seeking pure relaxation, there’s a reef sanctuary full of exotic fish just steps away from the hotel. Or take a short drive into town if you’re looking for a Mexican nightclub experience.
Guess the Movie
This buddy comedy marked one of the co-lead’s first movies after leaving SNL
That same actor actually stripped down for a streaking scene filmed in La Crescenta, California.
The 2003 box office hit cemented a new group of actors known as the Frat Pack.
After finding new life on Netflix, the legal drama is back with an all-new spinoff following a former N.Y.C. prosecutor who now defends powerful clients in L.A. played by Stephen Amell. Premieres on NBC Feb. 23 and Peacock Feb. 24.
The second installment of the Yellowstone prequel series sees winter overcoming the Dutton ranch as married couple Jacob (Harrison Ford) and Cara (Helen Mirren) face new adversaries. Premieres Feb. 23 on Paramount+.
Zachary Levi and Meghann Fahy led this faith-based family drama about parents raising an Autistic son with brittle bone disease as they overcome the odds facing them. Now in theaters.
Adapted from a Stephen King short story, this frightfest sees Theo James, Elijah Wood and Tatiana Maslany trying to survive the deadly antics of a vintage toy monkey. Now in theaters.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw is back with new episodes of the London-based thriller as her character tries to put her memories back together as she infiltrates British’s high society for answers. Streaming now on Apple TV+.
Tom Hanks lends his voice to this docuseries capturing the supercontinent like viewers have never seen before as episodes explore the coasts, the southern fringes and frozen north. Premieres Feb. 23 on NBC.
